FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2026
Death in Custody at Travis County Jail
At approximately 9:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, inmate Christopher Ramon, 43, of Austin was found unresponsive in his cell during a nurse’s round. The nurse immediately initiated CPR and corrections staff joined that effort until EMS and Fire arrived on scene to continue lifesaving measures. Ramon was ultimately pronounced deceased at 9:51 a.m.
Ramon was booked into custody Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, on a parole violation.
An investigation by TCSO’s Internal Affairs Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, the Texas Rangers and the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office is underway, as is customary with any death in custody. The autopsy was conducted on Sept. 17, the final report of which is pending.
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Submitted by:
Kristen Dark, Sr. Public Information Officer | (512) 854-4986
Drew Knight, Public Information Specialist | (512) 854-8426